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Melanoma surgery in Spain typically costs from $4,500 to $9,500. The final price depends on the surgical technique, tumor depth, and clinic location in cities like Barcelona, Madrid, or Pamplona. In the US, similar procedures cost around $20,000 on average. Patients in Spain generally see savings of around 65%. Common inclusions involve the surgical intervention, local anesthesia, and initial post-operative follow-up.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Choosing a center with specialized units offers superior value. At Centro Médico Teknon, Dr. Joan Ramon Garces Gatnau has performed over 2,000 Mohs surgeries. This expertise provides higher cure rates than standard excision. While premium clinics like Clinica Universidad de Navarra are JCI-accredited, they still offer competitive oncology packages starting around $3,000. It is a smart move for international patients seeking US-level innovation.
Why choose Spain for melanoma surgery?
Access advanced melanoma surgery solutions in trusted clinics .
Day 1 - Arrival
Day 2 - Pre-Operation
Day 3 - Surgery
Day 4-7 - Post-Operation
Week 1-2 - Rehabilitation
Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation
Please note that these timelines may vary depending on individual recovery rates and the complexity of the surgery.
1,400–2,000 Mohs surgeries performed – Dr. Garces specializes in melanoma surgery with cure rates higher than traditional excision.
The doctor is an oncological surgeon specializing in peritoneal carcinomatosis and is part of the Teknon Oncology Institute’s Carcinomatosis Surgical Group since 2019. She completed her specialization at the Washington Hospital Center under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker and holds American Board of Surgery certification.
She is a member of several prestigious societies, including the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Her academic roles have included Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Associate Professor positions at Virginia Commonwealth University and Georgetown University.